Over the weekend, there were two robberies and an attempted robbery involving taxi drivers in St. George’s, with two of the incidents involving the suspect “brandishing a firearm,” while two of the incidents resulting in the taxi drivers sustaining lacerations.

Armed Robbery In Mid Ocean Drive, St. George’s Area, Driver Injured

A police spokesperson said, “A reported robbery occurred around 11:15pm Friday, April 7th in the Mid Ocean Drive, St. George’s area where it appears that a stationary taxi at the Mid Ocean dock was approached by two unknown men demanding money – one reportedly brandishing a firearm.

“Apparently the suspects took a quantity of cash and the male taxi driver sustained a laceration to the head, which was not considered life threatening.

“A reported attempted robbery apparently occurred late Friday night [April 7th] in the Cut Road, St. George’s area where it appears that a stationary taxi at the bus turnaround was approached by two unknown men – one reportedly brandishing a firearm.

“The male taxi driver managed to drive off without further incident and was unharmed.

Robbery In Cashew City Road, St. George’s Area, Driver Injured

“A second reported robbery occurred around 9:50pm Sunday, April 9th in the Cashew City Road, St. George’s [St. David's] area where it appears that a stationary taxi was approached by two unknown men demanding money.

“Apparently the suspects took a personal item from the vehicle and the male taxi driver sustained a laceration to his shoulder, which was not considered life threatening.

Suspects Described As Two Men, Dark Coloured Clothing & Motorcycle

“In all three incidents the suspects were described as two men wearing dark coloured clothing that may have been travelling on a dark coloured motorcycle.

“Inquiries continue and witnesses or anyone with relevant information should contact the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.”

OK. So we taxi drivers must not only carry equipment to protect us. But we gotta protect our innocent passengers too. I will not allow myself or my passengers to become hurt. I got kids to support. You guys are gonna mess with the wrong taxi. Watch.